Name: Paras Shahdadpuri
Designation: Chairman
Company: Nikai Group
Paras Shahdadpuri, Chairman of the NIKAI Group of Companies, is a distinguished former diplomat who served the Indian government before establishing himself as a leading entrepreneur in the UAE. Paras Shahdadpuri is widely recognised as a gentleman and a Statesman in business circles, and his contributions have earned him the prestigious Bharat Shiromani Award. Paras Shahdadpuri is also the owner of a Superbrand and a philanthropist deeply committed to community service. Paras Shahdadpuri began his career in the Indian Foreign Service, representing India in China, the US, Saudi Arabia, and Libya, before leaving diplomacy in 1987 to start a business in the UK and later Dubai.
He founded the NIKAI Group in 1988, expanding from commodities into electronics, home appliances, IT, FMCG, and retail, employing 5,000 people with a turnover exceeding Dh1 billion. Under his leadership, Nikai became a Superbrand with over 400 products sold in 60 countries, reaching 65 million customers. A philanthropist and business leader, Shahdadpuri supports education, healthcare, and community welfare, while fostering India-UAE trade, earning numerous awards for his vision and impact.
